Physician-Orthopedic Hand

About the role

Ochsner Lafayette General is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join their rapidly growing practice. The position offers a thriving, expanding practice with a strong patient base, the opportunity to teach and work with residents, a low call burden for better work-life balance, multiple APPs for clinical and surgical support, state-of-the-art technology, and the region's only single-specialty orthopedic hospital.

Responsibilities

• Practice in a high-volume setting with excellent resources and support
• Teach and work with residents
• Manage a low call burden to maintain a balanced schedule
• Utilize multiple APPs for clinical and surgical support
• Operate in a state-of-the-art facility with a microscope for hand procedures
• Work in a single-specialty orthopedic hospital with 6 ORs and capacity for expansion
• Benefit from dedicated orthopedic rooms and extra support staff

Requirements

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Orthopedic Surgery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload
• Strong surgical skills and knowledge of hand surgery

Qualifications

• Completed residency in Orthopedic Surgery
• Experience in hand surgery preferred
• Active license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana

Skills

• Excellent surgical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and teaching abilities
• Ability to manage a busy caseload

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and CME
• Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Additional benefit options focused on physical, financial, social, and mental health
• Retailment options (401k, 403b, and 457b)
• Relocation assistance
• Malpractice and tail insurance

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and training.

Schedule

The schedule allows for a balanced work-life balance with 2-3 days in the OR per week.